ENS.2026.2 | 15′
Soprano Sax/Alto Sax, Alto Sax/Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax/Piccolo, Bass Trombone, Piano, 2 Violins, Cello, Bass Guitar
1. The Flight of Icarus
2. King for a Day
3. Checkpoint
4. Stop Motion
5. Do They or Don’t They
Nyman Dances is a homage to the favorite composer of my youth, Michael Nyman, whom I met many years ago and was very kind to me. These five movements each pay tribute to a particular piece written for the Michael Nyman Band, whose unique instrumentation this work shares.